Goldsmiths Row is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 8GL is located in the Bethnal Green West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldsmiths Row, London, E2 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 8GP, E2 8FU, E2 8GJ, E2 8GN, E2 8PR, E2 8GQ, E2 7AU, E2 7AX, E2 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 8GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E2 8GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 78.2% | 74.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 36.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 18.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 71.4% | 63.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 32.2% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E2 8GL this area, 1.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 78% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.4% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 75.6% | 75.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 48.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 23.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmiths Row was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Bethnal Green West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goldsmiths Row has the lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bethnal Green West and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 101 Constance Green Court, 24 Goldsmiths Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-12-21 | £569,753 |
| 22 Goldsmiths Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £857,500 | 2023-05-31 | £823,990 |
| Apartment 403 Constance Green Court, 24 Goldsmiths Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2023-04-17 | £757,359 |
| Apartment 501 Constance Green Court, 24 Goldsmiths Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £532,500 | 2017-06-29 | £527,005 |
| 28 Goldsmiths Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £790,000 | 2017-06-15 | £781,847 |
E2 8GL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E2 8GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 58 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frizzante | 1 Goldsmiths Row | 78 yd | |
| Caffe-in | 334 Hackney Road | 97 yd | |
| A Portuguese Love Affair Deli Cafe | 326 Hackney Road | 97 yd | |
| Beechhall Coffee | 332 Hackney Road | 101 yd | |
| Bubble Blast | 275 Hackney Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms Public House, 31-35 Coate Street | 195 yd | |
| The Marksman | 254 Hackney Road | 250 yd | |
| Nelsons Head PH | 32 Horatio Street | 337 yd | |
| Perseverance | Perseverance Public House, 110-112 Pritchards Road | 385 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 73 Columbia Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Yard | 259 Hackney Road | 256 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi, Sushi Samurai | 400 Hackney Road | 266 yd | |
| Lupo's | 108 Columbia Road | 409 yd | |
| Dhills Grill | Unit 66 Containerville, 1 Emma Street | 463 yd | |
| Dickie's At Home | Unit 70, 1 Emma Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 244 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 632 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 717 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 209 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 383 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 432 yd | |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 446 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 608 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 639 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 690 yd | |
| Bridge Academy LABURNUM STREET | 712 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.